"... If the well blowout was already a disaster in waiting, there is absolutely nothing the drilling crew could do to prevent the blowout, short of abandoning the well prior to reaching the reservoir. The fact that this geological model had been independently generalized from data and information available on the public domain means that there is room for more detailed infill and ample opportunities for BP’s technical experts to prove the model wrong. ..."

"... If the well blowout was already a disaster in waiting, there is absolutely nothing the drilling crew could do to prevent the blowout, short of abandoning the well prior to reaching the reservoir. The fact that this geological model had been independently generalized from data and information available on the public domain means that there is room for more detailed infill and ample opportunities for BP’s technical experts to prove the model wrong. ..."

The gulf well collapsed 45 feet os so at the bottom of the well with a reservoir pressure around 12000 PSI, BOP pressure is abot 700 PSI.

That's nearly the height of a five story building. Look at the graphics and you will see why this erosion is so catastrophic and why it will continue for some time. Point is, the coming top kill will raise pressures even more further damaging the well.

The best hope is to kill the well from the bottom up ... which is why BP is drilling two relief wells. Problem is, the well at the reservoir level is collapsing. Leaks are forming around the BOP. This may very well become a giant sink hole with a total collapse of the sea floor.

"... If the well blowout was already a disaster in waiting, there is absolutely nothing the drilling crew could do to prevent the blowout, short of abandoning the well prior to reaching the reservoir. The fact that this geological model had been independently generalized from data and information available on the public domain means that there is room for more detailed infill and ample opportunities for BP’s technical experts to prove the model wrong. ..."

"... If the well blowout was already a disaster in waiting, there is absolutely nothing the drilling crew could do to prevent the blowout, short of abandoning the well prior to reaching the reservoir. The fact that this geological model had been independently generalized from data and information available on the public domain means that there is room for more detailed infill and ample opportunities for BP’s technical experts to prove the model wrong. ..."

"... If the well blowout was already a disaster in waiting, there is absolutely nothing the drilling crew could do to prevent the blowout, short of abandoning the well prior to reaching the reservoir. The fact that this geological model had been independently generalized from data and information available on the public domain means that there is room for more detailed infill and ample opportunities for BP’s technical experts to prove the model wrong. ..."

The gulf well collapsed 45 feet os so at the bottom of the well with a reservoir pressure around 12000 PSI, BOP pressure is abot 700 PSI.

That's nearly the height of a five story building. Look at the graphics and you will see why this erosion is so catastrophic and why it will continue for some time. Point is, the coming top kill will raise pressures even more further damaging the well.

The best hope is to kill the well from the bottom up ... which is why BP is drilling two relief wells. Problem is, the well at the reservoir level is collapsing. Leaks are forming around the BOP. This may very well become a giant sink hole with a total collapse of the sea floor.

The graphics tell the story.

Quoting: Tap Tap 1051119

"Problem is, the well at the reservoir level is collapsing. Leaks are forming around the BOP. This may very well become a giant sink hole with a total collapse of the sea floor."

"... If the well blowout was already a disaster in waiting, there is absolutely nothing the drilling crew could do to prevent the blowout, short of abandoning the well prior to reaching the reservoir. The fact that this geological model had been independently generalized from data and information available on the public domain means that there is room for more detailed infill and ample opportunities for BP’s technical experts to prove the model wrong. ..."

"... If the well blowout was already a disaster in waiting, there is absolutely nothing the drilling crew could do to prevent the blowout, short of abandoning the well prior to reaching the reservoir. The fact that this geological model had been independently generalized from data and information available on the public domain means that there is room for more detailed infill and ample opportunities for BP’s technical experts to prove the model wrong. ..."